Are you interested in expanding your independent business? Perhaps you’ve thought about using the franchise model for some time but aren’t quite sure how to start the process. In this article, we look at the seven steps you need to take in order to franchise your business.
Starting a franchise business can be a fantastic decision if you’re focusing on career advancement. But many people don’t realise they already have the skills and mindset to take the leap. Let’s take a look at how you can find out whether you’re ready to start a franchise unit.
Over the last two decades, few brands can claim to have been as successful in the UK market as Nando’s. The Portuguese-inspired chicken chain is now one of the country’s biggest brands and continues to grow its operations around the globe. Here, we learn more about the Nando’s CEO, Andrew Lynch.
Running your own business can be tough, especially when it comes to managing your finances. So, we’ve pulled together all the information you’ll need to learn more about how to make a business profitable and take home a good salary.
Writing an operations manual is an important step when you’re starting a franchise. But it’s a lengthy document, and should give franchisees and employees alike a good understanding of the business and how to operate within it.
Today we delve into the career history of the Pret A Manger CEO and find out whether you can start your own franchise unit with the brand in the UK.Most of us have popped into Pret A Manger for a cup of coffee or tasty sandwich at some point or another.
Pizza Hut is a popular choice for Brits who fancy a delicious doughy treat. But who’s responsible for leading the huge pizza brand to success? Today we meet the Pizza Hut CEO UK, Jens Hofma.
Next up in our ‘Meet the CEO’ series is John Perkins, the highly successful businessman who is also the Specsavers CEO.Specsavers is the leading optical business in the UK, but who is the man leading the brand to success? Let’s find out.
If you’re a fan of natural beauty products, you probably know and love Lush. But who is the face behind the brand? In this article, we learn more about Mark Constantine, the Lush CEO.Lush prides itself on its extensive selection of “fresh, handmade cosmetics” available in stores up and down the UK.
Hilton Hotels is one of the largest and most well-known names in the hospitality and tourism industries. But what you might not know is who’s spearheading the brand’s global growth and making sure it stays ahead of the game. Today, we meet Christopher Nassetta, Hilton Hotels’ CEO.
You’ve spent years building up your family-run franchise from the ground. Now, as you approach retirement, or as a new challenge looms, you might be thinking about passing your business on to the next generation of your family.
If you find yourself at home with more time on your hands due to the COVID-19 crisis, you can use this as an opportunity to brush up on your soft skills. They are, after all, the building blocks of running a successful business.
M&S (Marks & Spencer) is one of the UK’s biggest retailers and has been a high street favourite for more than 135 years. But what about the man in charge – current CEO Steve Rowe? Here’s everything you need to know about the businessman and the quintessentially British retailer.
Poundland is one of the UK’s biggest discount store chains, selling everything from shampoo to weed killer for just £1. Let’s take a look at the man who fills the role of Poundland director, and how he came to be involved in the business.
Taco Bell is a huge brand in America – so huge, in fact, most of us here in the UK have heard of it. Let’s find out more about the man behind the business, the Taco Bell CEO, Mark King.
The franchise model provides an incredibly popular way of building a successful business in record time – but have you ever wondered how franchising began? Let’s find out…About to make the leap into the franchising world? We take a look at the history of franchising and how the concept became the
Who’s behind one of the UK’s most successful educational franchises? Today, we find out all about Tutor Doctor CEO, Frank Milner.The private tutoring sector is growing in the UK. More and more parents are keen for their children to access extra educational resources and excel at school.
Many aspiring entrepreneurs dream of becoming their own boss, but often find a reason to stop themselves taking the next step. If this sounds all too familiar, in today’s article we address the most common excuses for not starting a franchise and explain why they hold no ground.
If you’re wondering how to become a franchisee, it’s important you uncover the hidden truths about the world of franchising. From bad opportunities to disaster plans to passive investments, here are six things everyone should know before they start a franchise.
You may be ready to launch your new franchise business, but is your local area ready to welcome it? In this article, we run through the signs you should look out for if you want to create a successful business.You can never be 100 percent sure a business will take off.
Today, we take you back to basics and outline the building blocks of franchising. If you’re considering investing in a franchise, you can use this article to understand and navigate the franchising ecosystem end to end.The franchising industry is booming in the UK.
Always dreamed of starting a family-run franchise? Here are four success stories from the world of business that show how exciting and financially rewarding running a family business can be.Running a family business isn’t for everyone, but it could be the making of your career.
Always dreamed of running a franchise with your family? Here are five reasons why it might be the best decision you’ll ever make, whether you’re a parent planning to pass your business on or a child about to have mum or dad as your co-owner.
Female-run businesses are seeing huge success across the world, and increasing numbers of women are interested in starting their own franchise unit. Here’s everything you need to know about women in franchising.
Transitioning back to work after an extended leave isn’t always as straightforward and easy as you’d hope. If you’re concerned about how to get back into the swing of things, you’re not alone.
We’ve all got something we’d like to change about ourselves, but what if that ‘bad’ trait could make you a successful franchisee? Turns out, that stubborn streak, the chattiness that always earns you a telling off or your intense dislike of having colleagues could actually be your key to success.
You might think of franchising as being a fairly new concept, but some businesses in the industry have been in operation since the 19th century! Here, we look at some of the oldest organisations in the history of franchising, and what we can learn from their success.
If you’re constantly blighted by the same business pain points, it can divert your attention from growing your franchise. In this article, we’re going to share some simple solutions for business problems that will make running a successful business so much easier.
The best franchise owners fill their free time with plenty of learning and development work, and books can be a fantastic way to grow as a business owner. Here are nine of the most useful books you can read if you’re serious about being successful in the franchising world.
Tough times have the potential to uncover the ugly side of every relationship – including the one you’ve got with your franchisor. But if you’re not familiar with franchise law or proper conflict resolution tactics, it can be tricky to resolve disputes with your franchisor, legal or not.
If you’re interested in healthcare and would love to be self-employed, you could start your own healthcare business. Demand for private healthcare is rising, whether its elderly care or foot care, and there are many options to explore. Here’s eight things to consider as you get going.
While there isn’t one right way to be a successful franchisor, many of the world’s all have a few key qualities that have contributed to their success. In this article, we’re going to look at five of the most common and reveal how you can adopt some of these qualities for yourself.
Did you know there’s more than one type of franchise system? Here in the UK, most franchises use one of three formats: the business format franchise, management franchise and product distribution franchise.
Always dreamed of being a successful franchisee? There are a few things you’ll need to crack if you want to make your dreams a reality. We’ve put together a one-stop guide that will teach you all of the basics you need to know about owning a successful franchise.
Today, we’re going to look at Home Instead’s founders, Paul and Lori Hogan, and break down the recipe for their success as the head of one of the world’s largest care franchises.Home Instead has grown into one of the biggest in the world and is showing no signs of slowing its expansion down.
There isn’t one recipe for a successful franchise, but many of the world’s biggest and most successful franchises have lots of things in common. In this article, we’re going to take you through four of the key traits of a successful franchise.
In this Franchising 101 article, we take a look at why tracking your expenses and building a budget is so important and how to build a budget that leads to long-term success.It’s widely considered in the business world that before you can make money you need to know how you are going to spend it.
Learning how to build a budget for your franchise is one of the most important things for any new franchisee to get to grips with. A good business budget is one of the cornerstones of managing your finances.
Forging an effective franchisor-franchisee relationship is the key to most successful franchises, but it can get lost in all the other aspects of running a franchise.
Becoming a master franchisee can be a fantastic way to develop your managerial skills and boost your income. But it doesn’t suit everyone. Here, you’ll find more information on what exactly master franchising involves, and the pros and cons associated with it.Master franchising is on the up.
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